Carefully trying not to make a sound that alarmed others, Du Xiaomeng led the way and touched the door of Aunt Jiang's house with Steward Yang.

Du Xiaomeng reached out to push the door and found that the broken door was not locked from the inside. She simply didn't knock on the door, pushed open the door and dodged in, and Steward Yang came in and closed the door with his backhand.

Hearing the sound of steady and heavy even breathing in the room, Steward Yang took out a fire fold from his arms and lit it, and through that bit of light, he could see Ah Shu lying on the bed, and Aunt Jiang laid a dilapidated door panel as a bed. The two of them were sleeping so deeply that they didn't even notice that someone had trespassed.

Du Xiaomeng walked to the side of the bed and called softly: "Aunt Jiang, Aunt Jiang." ”

In this way, even shouting several times couldn't wake people up, and the fire in Steward Yang's hand was also burned to the end, and the surroundings fell into darkness again, Du Xiaomeng had no choice but to reach out in the dark to shake the person on the bed.

This finally woke up Aunt Jiang, and she shouted in panic: "Who is it?" ”

Du Xiaomeng hurriedly said: "Aunt Jiang, it's me!" Du Xiaomeng. ”

"Is that you?"

Aunt Jiang stabilized her mind, climbed out of bed suspiciously to turn on the lamp, and when she saw Du Xiaomeng and a man with a masked face standing in the room, she was startled, and her eyes widened involuntarily. She stared at the masked Steward Yang, and couldn't hide her panic and asked, "Little cute girl, you, what are you doing here so late?" ”

"Aunt Jiang, don't be afraid, we came late at night, and we have something important to ask for your help." Du Xiaomeng saw Aunt Jiang's uneasiness, hurriedly stabilized her, and then concisely explained the general situation of the matter.

After listening to Du Xiaomeng's words, Aunt Jiang was so anxious that she asked, "Is the general in trouble?" So what can I do to help you? ”

At this time, Ah Shu on the bed turned around, and the bed with unstable feet made a few "squeak" sounds. Du Xiaomeng glanced at Ah Shu, who was still asleep, and suddenly hesitated. Was she too inconsiderate? If Aunt Jiang wants to help her get out of the city, Aunt Jiang also has to take risks, if the matter is revealed, their mother and son will definitely be implicated.

Seeing that Du Xiaomeng didn't speak, Aunt Jiang hurriedly grabbed her arm and shook it vigorously and asked, "Miss Du, say it quickly!" What can I do to help?! ”

Du Xiaomeng hesitated for a moment, but still said the plan in his heart.

Aunt Jiang let go of her arm, patted her heart and said, "This thing is easy, wrap it up on me!" ”

Du Xiaomeng bit her lip and looked at Aunt Jiang to express her worries: "However, if you want Aunt Jiang to take me out of the city like this, if the matter is revealed, it will affect you and Ah Shu." ”

Aunt Jiang was stunned, she glanced at Ah Shu on the bed, quickly turned her gaze back, and said seriously, "We are not afraid." My life was saved by the general and you, if it weren't for you, I would have died in the barren mountains and mountains, and Ah Shu would definitely have to beg for food to live. It's right to help you, I'm willing, and Ah Shu must be the same as I think. ”

She took Du Xiaomeng's hand, looked at her firmly, and continued in an affirmative tone: "Miss Du, don't worry too much, since you can promise to help, I will have a way to get out, believe me!" ”

Steward Yang, who understood her worries, also said from the side: "Miss Du, the old slave can find a safe place to temporarily place that child." ”

In the absence of other ways to get out of the city, the only hope now is Aunt Jiang. Aunt Jiang's firmness and Steward Yang's assurance finally made Du Xiaomeng make up her mind. She looked at Aunt Jiang gratefully and said, "Then it's troublesome Aunt Jiang." ”

The situation was urgent, and after several people discussed the approximate countermeasures, Aunt Jiang woke up Ah Shu, explained a few words to Ah Shu, packed two changes of clothes for him, and then handed him over to Du Xiaomeng and Steward Yang.

Ah Shu slept in a daze and didn't know what was going on, but seeing that his mother was explaining himself in an unprecedented serious tone, asking him to leave the house with Du Xiaomeng and the masked man to live elsewhere for a few days, he didn't ask much because he had always listened to his mother's words, and obediently responded and rubbed his loose sleepy eyes, picked up his burden and followed Du Xiaomeng away.

After a lot of effort, it was already the middle of the night when I returned to the ordinary mansion.

Aunt Yang, who was waiting for them to come back, saw a strange teenager following the door, and she couldn't help but ask suspiciously, "Who is he?" ”

Du Xiaomeng replied: "His name is Ah Shu, and he is the son of Aunt Jiang who is willing to help me get out of the city." ”

Aunt Yang obviously didn't know which person was called Aunt Jiang, and Steward Yang then added from the side, telling her about the countermeasures discussed with Aunt Jiang before, and the fact that he promised Aunt Jiang to take care of Ah Shu temporarily. Before he could do so, he looked at the sky outside and said, "This young man, you should find a safe place to settle him." As for Miss Du, you prepare all the items for her on the road, and when Miss Du leaves the city smoothly, you can sneak back to the General's Mansion as soon as possible. ”

"I'll take care of things here, don't worry." Aunt Yang urged: "Hurry up and go home before dawn!" Don't make the watchers suspicious. ”

Steward Yang nodded, and then commanded Du Xiaomeng a few words uncomfortably before leaving the mansion and disappearing into the vast night.

Steward Yang, who is less cumbersome, is more agile, and when he goes back, he no longer needs to walk through narrow streets and alleys, but simply jumps onto the roof and walks like a fly. In this way, he only needed half the time when he came to sneak back to the General's Mansion smoothly.

After returning to the General's Mansion, Steward Yang went back to his residence to change his clothes, and it was already five watches outside. At this hour of the day, the next person has to wait for Old Man Zhan to get up and freshen up, but now that there is a shortage of manpower, he has to do this job.

Steward Yang pushed the door out and walked straight to Nian Ci Garden.

Old Man Zhan stayed awake all night, waiting for Steward Yang to come back and return to his life. Although he knew that it would be no problem to take a Du Xiaomeng out of the General's Mansion with the skills of Steward Yang, and he couldn't hear any commotion outside last night, he still couldn't rest assured and couldn't sleep all night.

waited until the fifth watch, and finally heard Steward Yang knocking on the door outside: "Master, have you gotten up?" The old slave comes in and waits for you to freshen up. ”

Butler Yang pushed the door in, and as soon as he closed the door, Old Man Zhan walked out of the inner room with a cane, and asked without hiding his anxiety: "Old Yang, how is the matter going?" ”

Steward Yang helped him sit down, and then said, "Master, the old slave has successfully sent Miss Du out of the General's Mansion." But ......"

He paused, and then reported to Old Man Zhan about the rebellion in the palace, the third prince's order for Zhan to pray to return to Beijing, and the curfew in the city.

Listening to what Steward Yang said, the wrinkles on Old Man Zhan's forehead twisted into a ball. He said worriedly: "It seems that the situation of Qi'er and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not good. The third prince is now taking more precautions, and it seems that it is impossible for Xiaomeng to go out of the city. ”

"Back to the master, Miss Du, she thought of a plan to get out of the city." Steward Yang bent down and whispered Du Xiaomeng's plan in the ear of Old Man Zhan.

Old Man Zhan showed an appreciative look and said. "This plan sounds very good, Xiaomeng is smart and bold, and she has a lot of ghost ideas!"

Steward Yang asked, "Master, aren't you worried that this plan to get out of the city will go wrong?" ”

Old Man Zhan narrowed his eyes and said, "Worried." However, now that the third prince has controlled the overall situation of the entire capital, and the relationship between Xiaomeng and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is extraordinary, how can the third prince let go of anyone who can threaten His Highness? If she continues to stay in the capital, she is afraid that it will be a dead end. In this case, it is better to let her give it a go, so that there will still be a glimmer of life. ”

Steward Yang glanced at Old Man Zhan, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Master, Mrs. Qiu is suspicious, aren't you afraid that Miss Du won't be able to believe it?" Now the situation is complicated, and if we accidentally leak the news, we will all fall into a predicament that is difficult to get out of. ”

"Lao Yang, I can't be wrong." Old Man Zhan raised his head and looked at Steward Yang with a serious expression, "Xiaomeng, she is measured, and she knows what to do and what not to do. She is actually a simple child with no ambitions, as long as you give her a good point, she will do her best to pay you back 10%. This child, I believe in her, I believe that she will never do anything to sell us. ”

Since Old Man Zhan trusted Du Xiaomeng so much, Steward Yang didn't say anything anymore.

Old Man Zhan paused for a moment, and then said, "The box that Xiaomeng gave you, have you found a place to hide it?" You must not let others know the whereabouts of that piece of jade, otherwise Xiaomeng will be even more dangerous. ”

Steward Yang replied: "Don't worry, master, the old slave has put it in an absolutely safe place, except for the old slave, no one else will find it there." ”

Old Man Zhan put down the appearance of the big stone in his heart and said, "That's good." ”

Steward Yang said, "Master, will you release Mrs. Qiu as originally planned?" ”

Old Man Zhan smiled slyly and said, "This is a must. Otherwise, how can they be suspicious of each other and create chaos? ”